• SheeEttin@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Sure. A judge can hold anyone in contempt of court, and they can fine or jail them for any length of time.

    • jballs@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      But could you hold a lawyer in contempt of court for something their client tweeted? That doesn’t seem likely.

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      1 year ago

      It seems like putting a lawyer in jail would just be a recipe for delaying a trial though. They can’t be expected to provide defense if they’re locked up. Or do they just require you to find new counsel?

      • SheeEttin@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        I’m sure he has a whole team. If it was a small case, with really only one lawyer, then they would probably not jail them.